Aviary metals

[SergeantSniffle]

Are the following products safe for use as the mesh and staples in large aviaries/lofts/pens/coops containing one or more of the following: ducks, chickens, pheasants, quail, finches, doves, pigeons, and budgies.

Staples- Arrow Fastener T50 1/2 in. Leg x 3/8 in. Crown Galvanized Steel Staples (1,250-Pack)-508 - The Home Depot

Mesh- HDX 1/2 in. x 4 ft. x 25 ft. Hardware Cloth-308226HD - The Home Depot

 

[SailBoat]

With the exception of the budgies, the birds that you list commonly would not 'work' the wire with their beaks. However, if you are planning on using this product group for parrots (which budgies fit in this group) I would not recommend Galvanized products. The Galvanizing process uses hot (liquid) Zinc to coat the metal surfaces to provide protection from rusting. Zinc is classified as a 'heavy metal.'

NOTE: Assure that the staples are fully set into the wood framing. Use a hammer after setting the staple. Where possible, set the staples on the outside of the framing.

 

[SergeantSniffle]

Kthx, I was going to have five aviaries, one with budgies, one with ducks, one with chickens, one with pigeons, and one with the rest. What would one use to make an aviary for budgies?

 

[SailBoat]

Stainless Steel Mesh.

I'm 'assuming' that you have knowledge of the support care required for a large number of birds kept in close confines and the resources to support such an undertaking. Also, that you live in an area that allows such structures and Zoned for such use. You will likely have to resister your land use as Ag.

What you are considering has all the hallmarks of making the evening news and not in a good way. Understanding that the birds you listed, all breed rapidly.

 

[Aquila]

Stainless Steel Mesh.

I'm 'assuming' that you have knowledge of the support care required for a large number of birds kept in close confines and the resources to support such an undertaking. Also, that you live in an area that allows such structures and Zoned for such use. You will likely have to resister your land use as Ag.

What you are considering has all the hallmarks of making the evening news and not in a good way. Understanding that the birds you listed, all breed rapidly.

I agree. Not sure of what area you're located in, but taking climate into account is important too, as well as special needs of animals like ducks or chickens.

I'd personally stick to only one or two types, my preference being finches and budgies, though restating that they can breed pretty rapidly. They'd be the easiest to care for and easiest to provide adequate space for (the more the better) and have similar requirements in terms of wire spacing, perch needs, etc.

 

[SergeantSniffle]

I've got it covered. I forgot to include some information, and have changed my plans quite a bit. Also, my zoning laws do allow, and I do have the knowledge and resources to care for them. I decided on a chicken run/coop, and an indoor/outdoor aviary with doves and quail, unless further recommendations change that. The budgies are still here too, but they are being kept indoors in an aviary/room.